Amanda Gorman, the United States’ first-ever youth poet laureate who recited a poem at the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, said the purpose of her poetry was not only to provide hope, but to show the power of words. “To me, words matter, and I think that’s kind of what […]
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Taisha’ Nichole O’ Neal (Taisha’ Nichole) was born and raised in Canton, Ohio. She is the daughter of Rhonda C. Conner and Edward O’Neal attended Timken Sr High School(2002). Upon graduation she was awarded a musical scholarship to attend Benedict College in Columbia, SC for both concert choir and the award winning gospel choir. Taisha’ […]
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Ashley Millon is the former Promotions & Digital Content Director and host for iHeart Media in Montgomery, AL. Her voice was heard on commercials throughout Montgomery and Birmingham. A Tuskegee, AL native, She has years of radio experience in the Montgomery area with stations Hot 105.7, Magic 97.1 and 104.3 Hallelujah FM which has become […]
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The largest gift in school history will support student success and retention, sustainability, community workforce and economic development ORANGEBURG, S.C. (December 16, 2020) – Claflin University has received a game-changing $20 million investment, the largest in school history, from philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott. The gift will accelerate Claflin’s mission to develop visionary leaders that […]
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Nex Cubed, a leader in early-stage innovation and startup acceleration, has launched its HBCU Founder’s Program to provide students and recent alumni at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with access to the financial and advisory resources necessary to develop technology-enabled businesses. The aim is to support these students in the areas of Financial Services […]
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Gina Nash, Atlanta Real Estate Professional and Business Entrepreneur is a licensed Real Estate Broker, she holds a Law Degree from John Marshall Law School and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Grambling State University. Gina is the Owner of Nash Realty Group, a Real Estate Brokerage Firm that matches clients with their ideal property, whether private […]
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YOUNG THUG AND H.E.R. ALSO BRING HOME TOP HONORS THE AWARD SHOW FEATURED PERFORMANCES BY LADY OF SOUL HONOREE MONICA, BRANDY, ELLA MAI, JAZMINE SULLIVAN, SNOH AALEGRA AND CEELO GREEN WITH DUETS BY CHARLIE WILSON & SMOKEY ROBINSON AND LUCKY DAYE & BABYFACE The 2020 “Soul Train Awards” celebrated the best in soul, R&B and […]
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Talbert, a brilliant writer, playwright, director and theater maker, has produced 14 national tours, including for his first play “Tellin’ it Like it Tiz,” which toured for two years, establishing him as one of the most successful directors, writers and producers in American theater. He has written and produced 14 national tours, has earned 24 […]
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Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the acquisition of the evocative documentary film “OWN Spotlight: (In)Visible Portraits” from thought leader, storyteller and filmmaker, Oge Egbuonu, as her directorial debut to air in 2021. Nearly three years in the making, (In)Visible Portraits is a powerful celebration of Black women sharing their stories of struggle, resilience and beyond. IndieWire described the film as […]
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Oprah Winfrey Network will continue its holiday tradition this season with three new original Christmas movies coming to the network Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT in December, it was announced today by Tina Perry, president, OWN. “A Christmas For Mary,” starring Vivica A. Fox and Jackée Harry, will premiere on December 8; “Cooking Up […]
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